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CE53 LGL

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,345 mi
Last recorded189,345 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LGL
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 189,345 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 189,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 165,761 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 165,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 130,923 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 130,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 98,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,086 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,373 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 32,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?

Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,481
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,292
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
position lamp(s) not working 4,401
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,220
Stop lamp not working 4,057
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CE53 LGL is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 77,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ulysse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE53 LGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 LGL registered?

CE53 LGL is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is CE53 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 LGL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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